6Functions of Authority

6 Functions of Authority

(1)  The functions of the Authority are as follows:

(a) to advise the Minister on all matters relating to private forestry;

(b) [Section 6 Subsection (1) amended by No. 19 of 2024, s. 15, Applied:02 Oct 2024] to provide assistance and advice on forest establishment and management for commercial purposes and on the use of trees for sustainable land management;

(c) [Section 6 Subsection (1) amended by No. 56 of 2004, Sched. 2, Applied:01 Jul 2005] to process applications for private timber reserves under the Forest Practices Act 1985 pursuant to a delegation from the Forest Practices Authority under that Act;

(d) to promote opportunities for more competitive markets for private forest owners;

(e) [Section 6 Subsection (1) amended by No. 19 of 2024, s. 15, Applied:02 Oct 2024] to advise, assist and facilitate the private forest sector in the development of relevant infrastructure;

(f) [Section 6 Subsection (1) amended by No. 19 of 2024, s. 15, Applied:02 Oct 2024] to maintain and update an inventory of private forests and prepare five-yearly reviews of private forests;

(g) [Section 6 Subsection (1) amended by No. 116 of 2001, s. 5, Applied:24 Aug 2001] [Section 6 Subsection (1) amended by No. 56 of 2004, Sched. 2, Applied:01 Jul 2005] to provide advice and assistance to the Forest Practices Authority for implementation of the Forest Practices Act 1985 on private forest lands;

(h) to provide co-ordinated input on behalf of private forest growers on land use issues;

(i) to promote private forestry research and education;